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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 536.09 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 536.09 and 323.90 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 536.09 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/536.09 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 536.09 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 173,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,636.87/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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